Findings, case of 25-year-old woman, numbness in left breast

Imaging Findings

Posteroanterior and lateral radiographs show an opacity over the left peripheral aspect of the hemithorax. The lesion appears to be extraparenchymal. The lateral aspect of the 5th rib on the left side is not well visualized, suggesting erosion. The lungs are clear.

The CT image shows a soft tissue mass that has obtuse margins in relation to the chest wall. On a series of images, it is clear that the lesion directly affects the posterior rib. There is visible thinning of the cortex.

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